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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,463,145.90, 258,694,718.85 and 172,463,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,463,145.90, 258,694,718.85 and 172,463,145.90 is: 258,694,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,463,145.90 : 258,694,718.85 = 172,463,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,463,145.90/258,694,718.85 = 172,463,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,463,145.90x = 258,694,718.85 × 172,463,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,463,145.90x = 44,615,305,040,587,032
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,615,305,040,587,032/172,463,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,694,718.85

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